Donald M. Estrella Jr.

Friday

May 17, 2013 at 12:01 AM

NEW BEDFORD — Donald M. Estrella, Jr., 64, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Janet M. (Pires) Estrella with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.

NEW BEDFORD — Donald M. Estrella, Jr., 64, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Janet M. (Pires) Estrella with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Donald M. Estrella, Sr. and the late Mercedes (Arruda) Estrella, he had resided in Dartmouth for most of his life.

Donald was the owner of Estrella's Vintage Auto in Dartmouth. Known as the Lone Wolf, Donald had a passion and love for cars and motorcycles. He and his wife attended many car shows and cruises through the years. His special dog, Rascal was always by his side. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his granddaughters who were the light of his life.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Stacey L. Estrella, Trevor J. Estrella and his wife Sandy and Holly A. Miranda and her husband Dave; granddaughters, Aubrey, Raquel, Madison and Morgan; a brother, Richard Estrella and his wife Jane; and many nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Robert Wayne "Shorty" Estrella.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 9am from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth followed by a funeral mass at 10am in St. Julie Billiart Church, 494 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth. Visiting hours Friday 4-8pm. Burial private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.